Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Premier Boats 240 Gemini 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Premier Boats 240 Gemini 2005 vs Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2013 measures 27,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Premier Boats 240 Gemini 2005 at 23,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Premier Boats 240 Gemini 2005 tips the scales at 2 375 lbs — 2 020 lbs more than the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2013 at 355 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Premier Boats 240 Gemini 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2013 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Premier Boats 240 Gemini 2005 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Premier Boats Boundary Waters 275 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 27,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Premier Boats 240 Gemini 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePremier Boats
MakePremier Boats
Model240 Gemini
ModelBoundary Waters 275
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam10 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches122
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,375 lbs. (3 tubes)
Weight - Detail3,250 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,350 lbs. (3 tubes) 3,550 lbs. (36 in. PTX)
Weight - kg1077.28
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - lbs.2375
Weight - lbs.355
Length [deck]22 ft. 7 in
Length [deck]27 ft
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet27.42
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters8.36
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches329
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter27 in
Tube gauge.08
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard120 hp (2 tubes) 175 hp (3 25 in. tubes)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (2 tubes) 300 hp (3 tubes) 350 hp (36 in. PTX) 600 hp (36 in. PTX twin)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,272 lbs. (2 tubes) 2,347 lbs. (3 tubes)
Maximum capacity3,165 lbs. (2 tubes) 3,890 lbs. (3 tubes) 4,700 / 4,880 lbs. (36 in. PTX / PTX twin)
Maximum people12
Maximum people17 (2 tubes) 22 (3 tubes) 24 (36 in. PTX) 22 (36 in. PTX Twin)
Headnot available
HeadPorta Potti
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon